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We did it! We finally chose our wedding invitations!
After searching long and hard, reading a ton of reviews, and browsing styling options, I decided that Basic Invite was the way to go. I’m so glad that I chose them! To be quite honest, I had no clue where to start when it came to invitations. Should I go with something modern and trendy? Classic and elegant? Maybe they should flow with our bohemian wedding theme?
Thankfully, Basic Invite has over 800 wedding invitation set options – but that’s not all they offer! I chose not to order save-the-dates, but they have some stunning designs for those as well! They also have guest books, programs, and even thank-you cards! What I loved the most? I could choose all the fonts and colors, add in my own photos (see our engagement photos here), and if I wasn’t 100% sure about a design, I could order a custom sample to see it in person!
In the end, I decided to go with a more timeless invitation style. I didn’t want to look back in 20 years and be disappointed that I chose something that was way too trendy. Basic Invite made it really easy to narrow down designs and find something that suited us perfectly!
See some fantastic wedding invitation ideas right here!


Let me walk you through my process:
Firstly, I needed to choose whether or not to have a design that included pictures. A lot of invitations are purely font and no photo, but I wanted a chance to show off the beautiful engagement photos we took. I was excited to find this design which offered enough room for all our information on the front, but also allowed for a photo on the back!
Next, I played with fonts and colors. This was the fun part! It was so easy to move things around and truly customize this template to my heart’s content. I even browsed a couple other invitation designs to gain inspiration!
I knew I didn’t want to hand-letter all of our invitations, and thankfully, Basic Invite can do all the work for you! They offer a way to import your guest list and then place all the addresses on the envelopes – free of charge! Since I had already added all the guest information to my WeddingWire account, all I had to do was export it to my computer and then upload it on the Basic Invite website. This process was so simple and saved me so much time!
In all, I would highly recommend Basic Invite for wedding invitations, baby announcements, stationary, business cards, and more! Just look at how beautiful our invites turned out!
WeddingWire has a ton of other valuable resources. Check them out right here!


Donna says
Your invitations are so simply elegant!
Donna says
Your invitations are so simply elegant!
Rach says
I recently discovered Basic Invites and I wished I knew about them a few years ago when I was planning my wedding! I just love their selection and the option to customized. Your wedding invitations are so cute! So excited for you guys. Coming up so soon!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Rach says
I recently discovered Basic Invites and I wished I knew about them a few years ago when I was planning my wedding! I just love their selection and the option to customized. Your wedding invitations are so cute! So excited for you guys. Coming up so soon!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Danielle says
I’ve loved following along your wedding journey so far! So many exciting things happening. The invites came out so cute!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Shelby Back says
how cute are these invites?!
xo!
Shelby
Danielle says
I’ve loved following along your wedding journey so far! So many exciting things happening. The invites came out so cute!
xx, Danielle | Pineapple & Prosecco
Azanique says
I love the invitation design and the color scheme 🙂 I am so excited for you!
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
Sara says
I love how crisp, simple yet elegant these are! And that picture of you two is so sweet!
xo, Sara
Kileen says
So exciting babe!! I love the simplicity and classiness of your invites, they look great!
Kileen
cute & little
Azanique says
I love the invitation design and the color scheme 🙂 I am so excited for you!
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
Kileen says
So exciting babe!! I love the simplicity and classiness of your invites, they look great!
Kileen
cute & little
Helen says
These are classy and elegant invitations! I so love it! They really look great! Thanks for sharing this.
Liz says
Wedding planning is so exciting! I love how the invitations came out!
Liz
Carolyn says
So exciting that you chose an invite! They look great too. I didn’t do anything special with my wedding invites…these are definitely way better haha!
Liz says
Wedding planning is so exciting! I love how the invitations came out!
Liz
Taylor Mobley says
These are gorgeous! I loved planning my wedding!!!
Rachel says
How exciting!! Your wedding invitations came out SO good. I’m absolutely lovingggg the colors, too!
Mei says
I also had a hard time choosing my invites but yours are so cute! love the soft and elegant color theme!
Sharon Wu says
your invitations look so beautiful babe! the design is simple, yet elegant. i’ll definitely have to keep basic invite in mind for when i get married 🙂 it sounds like the procedure is also pretty straightforward which is a huge plus especially in the midst of wedding planning which can get stressful. thank you for sharing your experience babe x
Whit says
ahh they are so cute! i love how classic and simple they are! great design babe!
love,
Whit
Anna English says
Your invitations turned out great lady! They are gorgeous!
adriana says
They’re so pretty! I love the initialed stamp on top, so personalized!
Laura says
Your wedding invites are so pretty!!
xo, Laura
Rachel says
How exciting!! Your wedding invitations came out SO good. I’m absolutely lovingggg the colors, too!
Mei says
I also had a hard time choosing my invites but yours are so cute! love the soft and elegant color theme!
Sharon Wu says
your invitations look so beautiful babe! the design is simple, yet elegant. i’ll definitely have to keep basic invite in mind for when i get married 🙂 it sounds like the procedure is also pretty straightforward which is a huge plus especially in the midst of wedding planning which can get stressful. thank you for sharing your experience babe x
Whit says
ahh they are so cute! i love how classic and simple they are! great design babe!
love,
Whit
Anna English says
Your invitations turned out great lady! They are gorgeous!
Kait Elizabeth says
Love the earring sets! All of these flat lays are gorgeous btw. Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com
adriana says
They’re so pretty! I love the initialed stamp on top, so personalized!
Nelli says
Your invitations are so cute and classy! I love how timeless they are, y’all are perfect for each other! Xo, Nelli
Iliana Garcia says
I know I have said this before but every time I read one of your wedding Wednesday post or pictures of my feed I get so excited for you! Here is to being Stephanie Bamson! Your invitations are soo cute and I’m so in love with how simple they are.
xx
Iliana | http://www.sophisticatedfashionista.com
Ruth Ridley says
Wow! I could have used Basic Invite 11 years ago! I love their seamless process!! This is so fun and exciting!!!
Nataly says
I love your invites! They are so dang cute. Reading your wedding posts makes me want to plan my wedding again! LOL
lydia says
I love your invitations! They are simple and so pretty. Thanks for sharing girl! Can’t wait for the next #weddingwednesday.
xo, lydia
maggie says
Your invitations are beautiful!!!
Steph says
These invites are absolutely amazing! So perfect.
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Steph says
These invites are absolutely amazing! So perfect.
xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com
Greta says
These invitations look so good! I love the black and white photo.
Lisa says
Awe those are so cute! Love them!
XO-Lisa
http://www.thatssodarling.com
Amanda says
I love how simple and chic these invites are! Your photo is gorgeous <3
Lauryn Hock says
These are adorable cards! I am so exited for you
Lauryn Hock says
These are adorable cards! I am so exited for you
Nonee Ngazimbi says
I absolutely adore your invitations! I just did a basic invitation! Totally did not care too much about it! But yours look so lovely! I adore them!
Xx – Nonee
http://www.noneesworld.com
Ada says
These turned out so cute! Congrats 🙂
Deborah says
Oh wow, how handy! Totally saving this for when I get married someday! haha
Laura says
Your wedding invites are so pretty!!
xo, Laura
Sara says
I love how crisp, simple yet elegant these are! And that picture of you two is so sweet!
xo, Sara
Nelli says
Your invitations are so cute and classy! I love how timeless they are, y’all are perfect for each other! Xo, Nelli
Kait Elizabeth says
Love the earring sets! All of these flat lays are gorgeous btw. Hugs, Kait
http://www.baskinginburgundy.com